Ebbsfleet United manager Josh Wright dedicates 3-1 derby success at Maidstone United to the fans after going top of National League South

Josh Wright dedicated Ebbsfleet's derby win at Maidstone to the supporters after his side went top of National League South on Tuesday night.

Fleet stretched their unbeaten start to 12 games and moved above long-time leaders United into first place following a 3-1 victory at the Gallagher Stadium.

Away fans enjoyed their night at a venue that’s been far from a happy hunting ground in recent seasons, including a 3-0 defeat last year.

Ebbsfleet led 2-0 through Camron Gbadebo’s early opener and a second-half strike from Daniel Ogunleye, before substitute Harvey Walker clinched victory in added time after Jayden Davis had pulled one back.

“When we win, or we get good results, it makes my day, it makes my week,” said Fleet boss Wright.

“But to give them a win there tonight and see the way they were cheering and celebrating, that win is for you fans.

“They know how much they mean to me, I know how much this football club means to them.

“To come to Maidstone, who are a good side, who were top of the league for a reason and win 3-1, I’m very proud of the boys.

Report: Maidstone 1-3 Ebbsfleet

“It just adds to this really, really good start, or more than a start now to the season, but we've got to keep going.”

It was an eighth game in 24 days for Ebbsfleet as they play catch-up following their delayed start to the campaign.

After changing shape from Saturday’s 4-0 win over Maidenhead, they flew out of the blocks and led inside 10 minutes.

Wright said: “You want to start fast in every game and you want to give yourself that advantage, or certainly at places like this, in local derbies, you want to at least remain solid and stay in the game.

“That's the bare minimum, but we wanted a fast start, we had a plan, we wanted to look a